Solden and Hochsolden Attractions

Beyond Huben (1,194m/3,918ft) the Ötztal narrows into a wild gorge, opening out again only at Sölden (1,377m/4,518ft), a widely scattered settlement which developed into an internationally known summer and winter sports resort. Together with Hochsölden (2,070m/6,792ft), which is noted for its many hours of sunshine and its excellent ski slopes, it forms the principal tourist area of the upper Ötztal. The combined regions around Zwieselstein and Vent, Sölden and Hochsölden form what has become known as the "Ötztal Arena"; as well as ski lifts Sölden and Hochsölden also possess sports halls catering for activities such as swimming and tennis. Sölden has an interesting parish church, originally Gothic, remodeled in Baroque style in 1752, with wrought iron crosses in the churchyard.